News Across Asia

Niti Aayog Releases Draft Battery Swapping Policy, EV Industry to Get Another Market Boost

Niti Aayog recently released its draft battery swapping policy in India. We highlight key points of the proposed policy and opportunities for businesses.

Assessing the Current Human Resources Talent Pool in ASEAN

ASEAN is endowed with a diverse workforce but these are spread across different levels of the developmental spectrum.

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HDB Green Towns: Supporting Singapore’s Sustainable Development Goals

Singapore's HDB Green Town program has an overarching goal of reducing annual energy consumption by public estates by 15 percent by 2030.

Mega Development Projects in Bangladesh: Key Objectives and Stakeholders

We look at mega development projects underway in Bangladesh, spotlight major external stakeholders, and provide updates on the status of project completion. 

Regulatory Ambiguity, High Tax Forcing Virtual Asset Sector Out of India to Dubai

Regulatory ambiguity, high tax rates, and bureaucratic hurdles are discouraging the Indian virtual asset sector, even as Dubai is emerging as a crypto hub.

The Status of China’s Energy Transition and Decarbonization Commitments

China's energy transition is underway with plans for massive renewable energy infrastructure projects. Will it be enough to meet its carbon targets?

What's Going On In Sri Lanka?

Vietnam-India Strengthen Partnership, Trade on Sidelines of Parliament Speaker Visit

Vietnam Briefing overviews the India-Vietnam bilateral relationship on the sidelines of a visit by the Speaker of the Lower House of India's Parliament.

China Further Increased Tax Support for R&D Investments in 2022

China further increased its tax support for R&D investments in 2022, expanding super deduction on R&D expenditure to TSMEs. in an effort to encourage innovation, promote industrial upgrade, and strengthen the core competitiveness of the country.

Vietnam's Economy in Q1 Expands, but Supply Chain, Inflation Pose Challenges

Vietnam's economy grew in Q1 as factories resumed production. However, external headwinds like supply chain disruption, labor shortages, and inflation pose challenges.

Tax Incentives for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers in Malaysia: How Can Businesses Qualify?

Malaysia will continue to accept applications for tax incentives from pharmaceutical manufacturers until December 31, 2022.